Director of Human Resources - Mercer Valve

Position: Director of Human Resources

Reports to: Co-President

Status: Salary, Full Time

Salary: $100,000 – $130,000, Commensurate with Experience

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, In-Office

Benefits: Competitive Package

Mercer Valve is a family-owned, mixed mode manufacturer that also repairs, tests, and services industrial valves. The Director of Human Resources will build and lead the Human Resources department within the company. Working closely with senior staff, the Director will shape and develop long-term strategy while directing day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, training, and employee retention.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced HR professional who is interested in building the department from the ground level. The ideal candidate will balance strategic planning, compliance, employee relations, and technology-driven process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Department Development & Oversight

• Build and manage the HR team, including two existing direct reports.
• Establish policies, implement best practices, and cultivate a functional HR department within the organization.

Strategic Planning

• Partner with senior executives to design long-term human capital goals, workforce planning, and organizational design.

Compliance and Risk

• Ensure company policies follow local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Help oversee internal compliance by working with international partners in their local regions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Design competitive pay structures and health insurance plans.
• Help create additional benefits that support retention, such as retirement contributions.
• Help develop an employee health awareness campaign in preparation for a potential move to a partially self-funded health insurance plan.

Employee Relations

• Direct daily operations for recruitment, training, and employee retention.
• Serve as the final escalation point for complex workplace issues, performance management, and conflict resolution.

Budget Management

• Develop and monitor the financial budget for all HR programs and staffing needs.

Technical Progression

• Support and drive forward the use of HR software platforms to continue automation and accelerate accurate reporting in the department.
• Familiarity with Paycom platform is a bonus.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8-10+ years of progressive HR experience, including several years in a management role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of labor compliance.
• Experience in a manufacturing or oil and gas related organization is helpful.

Mercer Valve is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic as protected by law.

Schnake Turnbo Frank is a search and recruiting partner with Mercer Valve.